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Active NPI 1013805415 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Nathan Michael Okano

Optometrist • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Nathan Okano is a certified Optometrist practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 1 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California - School Of Optometry in 2025, Nathan Okano delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3241 S MICHIGAN AVE.

Nathan Okano is affiliated with Illinois College Of Optometry and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3241 S Michigan Ave

Chicago, IL 606164201

Telephone 3122256200
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Illinois College Of Optometry Facility NPI 1982082087

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2025

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Chicago, IL

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
1 Yrs -14.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 15.6 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
633 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago, IL (2783 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Okano (1 Years) 1 Yrs
Chicago Specialty Average (15.6 Years) 15.6 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-07-18
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IL 046011993

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Illinois College Of Optometry

3241 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 606163878

Phone: 3129497751

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 18, 2025

Optometrist (License #046011993 in IL)

NPI Profile Active June 25, 2025

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 25, 2025

Registered at 3241 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 606164201 (Tel: 3122256200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 25, 2025

Registered at 3241 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 606164201 (Tel: 3122256200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 25, 2025

Recorded as NATHAN OKANO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 25, 2025

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 25, 2025

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1013805415
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 25, 2025
Last Update: July 18, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

3241 S Michigan Ave

Chicago, IL 606164201

Phone: 3122256200

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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